The Rotary Foundation has spent more than US $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects around the world. Rotary members can work with communities through Foundation grants, and two key options are district and global grants.
District grants fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in your community and communities abroad. Your district chooses what activities it will fund with these grants, such as humanitarian projects, scholarships, youth programs, or vocational training teams.
Global grants fund large, international activities with sustainable and measurable results in Rotary's areas of focus. These can include humanitarian projects, scholarships for graduate-level study, or vocational training teams.
Registration is now open for Club Leadership Academy (CLA) 2026, our district’s hands-on leadership experience designed to strengthen clubs and support current and future leaders.
At our best, Rotary isn’t a meeting—it’s a mission. Power of Purpose is the idea that the strongest clubs aren’t the ones that work hardest to recruit; they’re the ones that work hardest to matter.
CLA 2026 Dates & Locations
CLA–Phoenix: Saturday, March 7, 2026 — Paradise Valley Community College
CLA Zoom Online option, Saturday, March 7, 2026
CLA–Prescott: Saturday, March 28, 2026 — Yavapai College
RLI- Session 1 at both Phoenix and Prescott events
We would be honored by your presence at the second annual "Girl Power" bed build at the SHP workshop, the morning of Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Because our inaugural event last year was such a great success, we have decided to hold it every year as we advance our mission and help more kids with a bed of their own.
This year, our event is in close proximity to International Women's Day as we celebrate the power of women around the world, throughout history, and especially in our local community.
The bed build is 100% attended by women, and women only. This year's event will welcome women leaders in business, faith, service clubs, politics, entertainment, sports, education and other fields. We also welcome your suggestions regarding other potential attendees.
We are excited to announce that this year's Masters of Ceremony are the hosts of ABC15's Sonoran Living morning lifestyle TV show - Heidi Goitia & Terri Ouellette. Heidi & Terri have done a wonderful job of highlighting meaningful events all throughout the state of Arizona, including local businesses, health & wellness, community events, and more. Here's a sampling of their show: https://www.abc15.com/sonoranliving
Another option for you to think about is holding a bedding drive with your group leading up to March 7th. Our greatest need is for twin-size blankets, quilts, comforters, sheet sets, pillows and stuffed animals.
Lastly, our chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is now recognized by the state as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) and your donations prior to April 15th may qualify for a state tax credit.
Please RSVP to Ginny Alexander and me, and help us ensure that No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!
As Rotarians, we are regularly exposed to opportunities to support various causes with our time, talent and treasure. Sometimes it is hard to sift through all the information and decide where we are going to use our available financial resources.
It would be wonderful if every Mesa West Rotarian would make the following BIG FOUR their Rotary charities of choice and support every one of them every year, we could make a bigger difference than we are making today.
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Doubletree, 1011 W Holmes
Mesa, AZ 85210 United States of America
Our hybrid meetings are held weekly on the 1st thru 4th Thursdays of each month. The meetings are broadcast via Zoom to include all, whether attending virtually or in person. NOTE: The meeting location is accessible.
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